Perle Magazine Issue 13 PERLE MAGAZINE | Page 49

It took her a few months to gather the courage to contact her childhood friend. She thought it would have been awkward to just give her a call. Plus, she doesn’t have her number. She remembered the kind of friendship they had and the great times they shared. It’s a good thing they’re friends on Facebook. She sent a message, “Shortskin, this is Waldo, are you there?” Time stopped and she was transferred back to the 80’s. A few minutes passed. She panicked, I’m sure she’s busy with her life. What am I doing? What am I expecting from her? Beep. “Shortskin here, what’s up Waldo?” “Papa’s dead.” Writer’s I’m sure she remembers our code names. “...I’m coming over” APRIL - MAY 2017 Perle 49